Are there any problems with the Kia Motor Rio?
See all problems of the 2007 Kia Motor RIO . Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. I rolled the car into a parking spot. The car started upon my return to the car. This has happened at least 6 other times since I’ve owned the vehicle.
Why does my Kia Rio go into limp mode?
Other problems… Car goes into limp mode after driving for at least 1/2 hour and heater coolant fan refuse to work. Change engine oil temp sensors still in limp mode I have fuel in my Kia and I have a great battery in my Kia but when I turn the key switch the motor wont start if I cross the starter over the engine will start.
Why does my Kia Rio stall in the morning?
It starts fine in the morning but stall and stops after about a 15 to 20 seconds. This happens untill I throttle down for some time while it will be making a shooting sound. This continues for about 5 to 20minutes before it stabilizes
Why does my Kia Rio make a ticking sound?
There’s a possibility the oil pressure is low, lifters will make a ticking sound when this occurs. From my experience and others from what I’ve read these engines are notorious for sludge build up inside the engine due to perhaps low quality oils or neglect by not servicing.
See all problems of the 2007 Kia Motor RIO . Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. I rolled the car into a parking spot. The car started upon my return to the car. This has happened at least 6 other times since I’ve owned the vehicle.
Other problems… Car goes into limp mode after driving for at least 1/2 hour and heater coolant fan refuse to work. Change engine oil temp sensors still in limp mode I have fuel in my Kia and I have a great battery in my Kia but when I turn the key switch the motor wont start if I cross the starter over the engine will start.
When is class action settlement for Kia engine failure?
The final approval hearing for the Kia engine failure class action settlement is Nov. 13, 2020. Owners and lessees of a Class vehicle originally equipped with or replaced with a genuine Theta II 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engine. Class vehicles include:
What happens if you have a Kia engine failure?
Warranty Extensions: Powertrain warranties on Class vehicles will be extended to a lifetime warranty. Reimbursement for Repairs: Repairs will be reimbursed in full along with a $140 goodwill payment in certain circumstances. Costs of rental cars, towing, and other Kia engine failure related expenses will also be reimbursed.
Why does my Kia Rio light keep blinking?
If the wrong key has been used and the code was not received or recognized by the PCM (ECM) the indicator light will continue blinking for about five seconds until the ignition switch is turned OFF. F.
What does immobilizer light on Kia Rio mean?
The immobilizer indicator light in the cluster will simultaneously come on for more than five seconds, indicating that the SMARTRA unit has recognized the code sent by the transponder. E.
What is the smartra system on a Kia Rio?
1. SMARTRA type immobilizer A. The SMARTRA system consists of a transponder located in the ignition key, an antenna coil, a SMARTRA unit, an indicator light and the PCM (ECM). B. The SMARTRA communicates to the PCM (ECM) (Engine Control Module) via a dedicated communications line.